The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee met yesterday, 22 September 2026, to adopt a suite of key resolutions aimed at accelerating service delivery, strengthening infrastructure, and driving socio-economic development across the City.
The decisions will proceed to the Full Council for final deliberation and approval.
SANRAL PROVIDES UPDATE ON MAJOR N2 AND N3 UPGRADES IN THE CITY
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) briefed the Executive Committee on progress regarding major N2 and N3 infrastructure upgrades designed to ease traffic congestion and bolster vital transport corridors.
SANRAL KwaZulu-Natal Head Dudley Mbambo reported that the N2 programme covers 55km from the Lovu River to uMdloti, comprising 11 work packages valued at approximately R19 billion. Two packages, valued at R6.6 billion, are currently under construction.
The KwaMashu to uMdloti project is 96 percent complete and scheduled for completion by 2 November 2026, while the EB Cloete Interchange is 44.6 percent complete, with completion expected in September 2028.
The N3 programme covers 80km between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, consisting of 15 work packages valued at approximately R33 billion. Six packages, valued at R22.8 billion, are actively under construction, while three packages valued at R6.8 billion have been completed. The Westville to Paradise Valley section is 62 percent complete and on track for completion by September 2027, with the Key Ridge to Hammarsdale project forecast for completion in October 2028.
Mbambo highlighted that the infrastructure investments are delivering substantial local socio-economic benefits. To date, 7 430 target labourers have been employed, with R1.3 billion spent on target labour. A total of 576 small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have benefited, representing R4.6 billion in SMME participation. Furthermore, SANRAL has trained 5 828 people through skills development programmes and 1 616 individuals through the Contract Skills Development Goals programme.
SANRAL is also executing ward-based projects, including slope stabilisation works to preserve road and sidewalk stability.
ROLL OUT OF ALTERNATIVE SANITATION TECHNOLOGIES
The Executive Committee has approved a framework to expand the use of Non-Sewered Sanitation (NSS) and Water Efficient Sanitation Solutions (WESS) as an integral component of the City’s service delivery model.
This initiative accelerates reliable sanitation provision in areas where conventional waterborne sewer infrastructure is impractical, technically complex, or requires excessive capital investment. By deploying modern alternative sanitation, the municipality will extend essential services to communities facing long wait times for traditional networks.
The Executive Committee endorsed a phased rollout and financing framework for NSS and WESS, including blended funding models to reduce reliance on a single funding stream.
Authority has been granted to engage the Water Partnership Office to secure water-related funding for implementation.
REALLOCATION OF SAVINGS FOR ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE
The Executive Committee approved the reallocation of R57.47 million (excluding VAT) across 18 critical projects within the Electricity and Energy Directorate to strengthen the municipal grid and ensure reliable energy capacity.
The additional funding addresses unforeseen commissioning delays linked to faults on existing primary plant infrastructure and technical challenges integrating new equipment with legacy systems.
Affected developments include the Umgeni Substation, alongside brownfield projects at Lotus Park, Avoca, Jameson Park, and Umlazi.
The reprioritised funds will be transferred from projects with verified savings and formally incorporated into the upcoming adjustment budget report.
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